Al-Mahra - Saba:
A massive festival took place on Friday in the city of al-Gaydah, al-Mahra province, where thousands of participants gathered to reject foreign interventions, particularly Saudi conspiracies aimed at forming a military militia called the "Homeland Shield Forces." The event also expressed strong solidarity with the Palestinian people in Gaza.
Organized by the Peaceful Sit-in Committee and political groups in al-Mahra, the festival emphasized the firm rejection of any sectarian or religious agendas aimed at destabilizing the region. The people of al-Mahra declared that the governorate would remain a symbol of unity and coexistence, and that no internal or external party would succeed in undermining its cohesive fabric.
Participants raised the Yemeni and Palestinian flags, chanting slogans condemning the American, British, and Zionist aggression against Yemen and the wider region. The participants condemned the ongoing brutal crimes committed by the Israeli occupation in Gaza, supported by American involvement, and denounced the targeting of civilians and essential infrastructure.
A statement issued at the event reiterated al-Mahra's resistance to external interference and its commitment to preserving national identity and social cohesion. The statement condemned the formation of the "Homeland Shield" militia, emphasizing that such efforts aim to create chaos and internal conflict, ultimately serving foreign colonial interests.
The participants' statement warned against the continued destruction of state institutions to facilitate foreign agendas, which could lead to further national fragmentation. The people of al-Mahra declared their determination to prevent the governorate from becoming a stage for conflicts and chaos, and called on the community to unite and confront these conspiracies.
The festival ended with a firm pledge to continue resisting occupation and external control, reaffirming support for the Palestinian people and their fight against Israeli occupation.
The Participants condemned the international community's silence in the face of Israeli aggression in Gaza, vowing to stand by Palestine in its struggle for justice.
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